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The must-have Christmas tickets to nab
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
One of the best-loved romcoms of all time is going on tour this festive season. Richard Curtis’s smash hit will be screened at concert halls across the UK, accompanied by a live symphony orchestra who will perform Craig Armstrong’s iconic soundtrack. 23 November to 16 December; ticketmaster.co.uk
ELF: A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
The Hollywood movie is brought to the stage in an exciting new show. This immersive touring production
(London,
Liverpool and Glasgow) features a giant snowball fight (you’ll take part!), a flying sleigh, high-octane stunts and a 30-foot tree to decorate. Soap royalty Kym Marsh and Shaun Williamson star. 7 to 23 December; buddytheelf.co.uk
CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS
A magical experience awaits at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
The mile-long path has a new laser garden, a tunnel of light, a mesmerising scented fire garden and a festive finale, where brightly coloured projections dance in time to much-loved Christmas classics. 22 November to 29 December; christmas atthebotanics. seetickets.com
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to the panto. Don’t miss Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood transform into the Wicked Queen in this enchanting fairy tale on stage at Manchester Opera House. Watch as he dazzles in an array of stunning routines and tries to outwit the fair Snow White and prove to the world that he’s the fairest of them all. 6 to 29 December; atgtickets.com